|
STICKY:
Welcome and Forum Rules
(closed)
(Preview)
Welcome to the Grey Nomads Forum! The forum is intended to be a place where travellers, soon-to-be-travellers, and dream-of-being-travellers can exchange tips, advice and information and have a chat in a friendly and welcoming environment. Newcomers ... don't be shy in saying G'Day and asking a...
|
Webmaster
|
0
|
24811
|
|
|
|
first post from us 2 here in Tas
(Preview)
certainly keen to get out and explore and make new aquaintances anytime anywhere anyone. Hopefully next year this time we'll head north for the dry season but in the meantime a few long weekends while work still remains on the radar....unfortunately.
|
2Rabbits
|
2
|
89
|
|
|
|
|
Hello
(Preview)
Hi everyone we pretty new to caravanning our first van is a 2008 jayco discovery.18.5 foot.we are on week 9 of a 20 week trip .all through southen australia so far so good.the tug is a ford territory awd diesel.i read the forum regulary. very helpful.
Cheers larry
|
Truckie
|
2
|
85
|
|
|
|
|
Hi To All
(Preview)
Hi there I am Charlie and my wife Bev have joined the forum to find out a few things as we are in the process of getting a Jayco Freedom van 12ft and go into the world of camping
|
Charliez
|
3
|
78
|
|
|
|
|
Four by Choices
(Preview)
okay guys I need help i am buying a used dual cab somewhere between 2010 and 2016, I have narrowed down the field to with Mitsubishi Triton or Isuzu D Max. Probably automatic. Looking for the pros and cons on each, I understand that the DMax is a bit rougher to ride in, more truck like. Are the fuel number f...
|
Keith W
|
6
|
84
|
|
|
|
|
Wind Power
(Preview)
How many members currently utilise VAWT technology to charge batteries?
|
Red Dragon
|
5
|
110
|
|
|
|
|
Researching the Nomad lifestyle
(Preview)
My wife and I are seriously thinking of purchasing a new van for a 12 month trip around Aus. We had a Jayco Swan with our kids who have left home now. It looks like there is a mine field full of great info on this forum. Kevin
|
KevinJ
|
5
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
Introduction
(Preview)
Hi everyone Johns my name travlens my game Thanks Admin
|
Jmack
|
4
|
123
|
|
|
|
|
central Australia
(Preview)
We are driving up the centre from Port Augusta to the three ways. Any trip what we may encounter ? IE free-camps and caravan parks prices and water.
|
new nomads
|
5
|
185
|
|
|
|
|
In came I saw I left
(Preview)
Well I just popped in to check youse all out because I used to be a member some years ago and I couldn't get my old thingy working so I appear as a newbie. My caravanning days are coming to a close. My wife and I over the last few years have shifted from Wollongong to Tumut and travelled a fair bit mostly arou...
|
nothim
|
3
|
188
|
|
|
|
|
Water pressure problems
(Preview)
Problems with the mains water into the caravan loosing pressure with little water coming out of the inside tap. Our caravan is only about 5 month old.We no trouble with our tank water. Can anyone give advice, please.
|
new nomads
|
2
|
105
|
|
|
|
|
Where to call home - cheapest registration and ongoing costs?
(Preview)
Hi fellow travellers. I'm looking to hit the road full time and plan to buy a motorhome. Does anyone know which state is the cheapest for stamp duty, registration and ongoing costs. I know Victoria does not require the laborious annual roadworthy checks which is great as I'd not want to drive half way a...
|
PetaSmall
|
4
|
128
|
|
|
|
|
4WD Dual Cab Tow Vehicles
(Preview)
Hey thanks for the opportunity to pick your brains, I am looking to buy a 4WD dual cab to tow a camper or small caravan (16ft.) probably because of pricing it will be Navara, Triton, Colorado, maybe Ranger, I am looking for the pros and cons. What you know and maybe what you have heard from reliable source...
|
Keith W
|
16
|
316
|
|
|
|
|
Fuel mileage old school v8 chevrolet vs 1990s petrol 4x4
(Preview)
I hope Im using the forum correctly , this is my first post . ive possibly asked a question before here about tow bar capacities and where I can find info ? However this time Im after some general info regarding the mileage people are getting in real life towing a caravan around ( 1800kg - 2300kg ) Im afte...
|
Impala Coupe
|
7
|
169
|
|
|
|
|
On the road again
(Preview)
Hi Folks Been a nomad, gypsy, call it what you will, long before going grey. However now that I'm officially grey and no longer have to rely on fruit picking and the like for money, my partner and I are hitting the road in a couple of weeks making a beeline from Adelaide to the gem fields at Sapphire, centra...
|
Stevejaz
|
2
|
151
|
|
|
|
|
Travelling the Tanami Track
(Preview)
Hi All, My wife and l are travelling the Tanami at the end of this month (May 2019) and are looking for fellow travelers. We intend to leave from Halls Creek and head towards Alice.
I have a Pajero and a souped up Jayco Starcraft with independent suspension. I also have good emergency gear .... just in c...
|
Ballynure
|
0
|
108
|
|
|
|
|
Howdy y'all
(Preview)
Hi I am phil and together with my wife Jools we will be taking a trip from Perth to Newcastle nsw via the top end. Setting out first week in June. Have a dark red Pajero sport and a twenty three foot jayco Stirling. Any must see place recommendation welcome and if you see us on the road or park please say hi. ...
|
United Phil
|
4
|
163
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance - high cost contents
(Preview)
we are full time nomads and have insurance with CIL. I have just got some rather expensive hearing aids but CIL wont cover them. Has anyone who is full time on the road have seperate cover for hearing aids or other high cost items. If so who do you go through or how can you get around this problem
|
hevmac
|
1
|
108
|
|
|
|
|
Lifejourney4two - newbies to forum - hello
(Preview)
Hi everyone, We're Lars and Shelley, currently, road tripping our way around the world. We sold up everything at home and on a travel adventure. We started by doing a year around Europe in a campervan (22 countries and are planning on a 4 wheel drive and tent around Africa next year. Eventually, we'll...
|
Lifejourney4two
|
4
|
177
|
|
|
|
|
Bucca Hotel.
(Preview)
A large, level area behind the Bucca hotel is a great place to stop. Tents, caravans, motor homes. Plenty of room. $5 per person. Pay at the bar. Showers available at $5. No power.
|
sandsmere
|
0
|
116
|
|
|
